Cheap flights from South Africa to Madrid, Spain from R6 523

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAD
Jan 27 — Feb 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 December 2025.

Tue 30/1220:15JNB - MAD
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/118:35MAD - JNB
1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12R15 792
Tue 30/1219:45JNB - MAD
2 stops28h 45mBrussels Airlines
Fri 2/16:25MAD - JNB
2 stops26h 05mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 27/12R17 439
Tue 30/1215:20JNB - MAD
3 stops28h 25mSWISS
Fri 2/110:10MAD - JNB
3 stops28h 25mSWISS
Deal found 27/12R37 757

Find flight deals from South Africa to Madrid

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Madrid flight deals. Data was last updated 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 219

One-way from

R6 523

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 345
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/1-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R18 263 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 070 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanMadrid

DUR - MAD

DURMAD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 30/1

16:00-16:25

2 stops25h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/2

11:55-13:30

2 stops24h 35m

R10 267

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

9:50-7:35

1 stop22h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 7/3

9:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R10 334

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40-13:40

1 stop30h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 30/5

13:05-21:25

1 stop32h 20m

R11 066

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:45-16:40

2 stops21h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/2

12:35-9:30

2 stops19h 55m

R11 149

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

18:00-16:55

1 stop22h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/5

7:30-10:30

1 stop27h 00m

R11 232

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

18:00-22:45

1 stop28h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 7/6

12:00-10:30

1 stop22h 30m

R11 232

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

19:10-13:20

1 stop19h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/3

17:55-10:50

1 stop15h 55m

R11 249

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40-13:40

1 stop30h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 30/5

17:45-21:25

2 stops27h 40m

R11 399

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

19:35-11:00

1 stop16h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/2

14:35-10:25

1 stop18h 50m

R11 415

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:35-13:35

1 stop19h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/2

14:35-10:25

1 stop18h 50m

R11 415

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Madrid

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Madrid

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Madrid?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madrid (average of R7 006). Flying from South Africa to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 550). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Madrid?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Madrid. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Madrid flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 28 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from South Africa to Madrid. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from South Africa?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 13,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Madrid.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Madrid?

    Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and KLM can get you from South Africa to Madrid in just under 22h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 15m. The distance between South Africa and Madrid is about 8098 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Madrid one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Madrid are Turkish Airlines (R5 536), Qatar Airways (R5 542), and Etihad Airways (R6 779).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Madrid?

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Madrid?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madrid (average of R7 006). Flying from South Africa to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 550). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 963AverageR9 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 134AverageR10 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 768AverageR10 717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 118AverageR11 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR9 428AverageR12 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 456AverageR12 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 826AverageR11 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 026AverageR11 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 352AverageR12 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 542AverageR13 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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